Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenital: Case Report

Abstract

Arthrogryposis is a syndrome that can be, seen in different diseases that have in common the existence of multiple joint stiffness. Once the diagnosis poses, the prognosis will depend on the severity of the clinical presentation and its precocity of installation.Management depends on the etiology, which makes the treatment different from one case to another.In cases of suspected Arthrogryposis, practitioners should have attention to amniotic fluid quantity, fetal motricity, swallowing movements and research an amyotrophy or abnormalities of the extremities.We report a particular case of antenatal diagnosis of Arthrogryposis with excess amniotic fluid.

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC): Functional Improvement of a Seven-Year-Old Girl after 3 Years of Physical Medical Rehabilitation Intervention

“…In several studies, the AMC symptoms include thinning of the skin, muscle atrophy, and limb abnormalities. Sometimes, they have also abnormalities of the face and jaw, scoliosis, and various abnormalities of the respiratory, urinary, and nervous systems 3,11 .…”

“…The therapy program may become a long-term rehabilitation program due to the patient's condition. Using modified eating and drinking utensils is very helpful for AMC patients 2,3,11 . The patient was currently able to perform eating and drinking activities independently without leg movements.…”